Adam,
Former EPC Commissioners, Jerry Peckumn, Francis Thicke, Lisa Davis
Cook, Me, we understand the pro-pollution political pressure and frankly, it’s
just corporate imperialist bullshit. Ethics, conscience, leaving
something for the next generation, that’s what matters. No job, no
project is worth it…ever seen the movie “Thank You for Not Smoking”?
It puts it all in a great perspective.
I refer you to Article 1, Section 102(a) of the US Clean Water
Act. And I agree with NRC Commissioner Liz Garst (quoted in the D.M.
Register) that a kid playing in a creek is part of
Clean
Water Act, Title I, Section 102(a), “The Administrator shall, after
careful investigation, and in cooperation with… [agencies, municipalities
and industries involved]…, prepare or develop comprehensive programs for
preventing, reducing, or eliminating the pollution of the navigable waters and
ground waters and improving the sanitary condition of surface and underground
waters. In the development of such comprehensive programs due regard
shall be given to the improvements which are necessary to conserve such waters
for the protection and propagation of fish and aquatic life and wildlife, recreational purposes,
and the withdrawal of such waters for public water supply, agricultural,
industrial, and other purposes.” (emphasis mine)
Please consider this comment to be in opposition of the DNR proposal to
downgrade some 300 streams in one broad stroke.
Donna
BUELL LAW OFFICE
Donna Buell, Attorney
(712) 336-2103